1706 Helen Avenue, Portage, MI 49002

$319,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,765 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,810 Status: Pending
Current Price: $319,900 List Date: 1/28/2026 Last Modified: 2/06/2026

Description

Ideally located in the heart of Portage, this updated ranch offers tons of new updates, refreshed landscaping, a functional layout with multiple living spaces and a desirable end-of-street setting with no through traffic.As soon as you enter the front door your eyes are drawn to a beautiful dual sided wood-burning stone fireplace. The open main living area features fresh paint throughout, brand new engineered hardwood flooring flowing between the living room, dining area, and renovated kitchen. The kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and a convenient snack bar.The rest of the main level includes three bedrooms, an updated full bathroom, and a half bath located just off the garage entry. Additional spaces such as a den, formal dining room, and a gorgeous remodeled entryway with high end custom mosaic floor tile and warm wood ceiling details for everyday living or entertaining.

Supplements: The finished lower level has a full sized walkout door for easy egress, a spacious family room with a brick fireplace, a full bathroom, and generous storage shelves and hobby space.Outside, the fenced backyard offers privacy and room to relax or entertain, while the oversized attached two-car garage with service door adds practicality. Convenient to shopping, dining, and access to I-94, this home combines location, comfort, and versatility. Call Rob for your own private showing today!

More Information MLS# 26000945

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Bennett & End Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Area: Greater Kalamazoo - K Municipality: Portage City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 181.25 Ownership Type: Private Owned

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: 114x132 Road Frontage: 114 Garage Y/N: Yes Garage Spaces: 2 Fireplace: Yes Total Fireplaces: 2 Waterfront: No Income Property: No Basement: Yes Total Rooms AG: 8 Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2665 SqFt Above Grade: 1765 Below Grade Finished SqFt: 900 Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 300 Building Total SqFt: 2965 Total Beds Above Grade: 3 Main Level Primary: Yes Stories: 1 School District: Portage Association YN: No Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 0.34 Lot Square Footage: 14810 Year Built: 1955 Total Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1 Total Baths: 3

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 133720 SEV: 147600 For Tax Year: 2025 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 6063.38 Tax Year: 2025 Homestead %: 100 Spec Assessment & Type: none known Zoning: R-1B Tax ID #: 10-02321-089-O

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Ideally located in the heart of Portage, this updated ranch offers tons of new updates, refreshed landscaping, a functional layout with multiple living spaces and a desirable end-of-street setting with no through traffic.As soon as you enter the front door your eyes are drawn to a beautiful dual sided wood-burning stone fireplace. The open main living area features fresh paint throughout, brand new engineered hardwood flooring flowing between the living room, dining area, and renovated kitchen. The kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and a convenient snack bar.The rest of the main level includes three bedrooms, an updated full bathroom, and a half bath located just off the garage entry. Additional spaces such as a den, formal dining room, and a gorgeous remodeled entryway with high end custom mosaic floor tile and warm wood ceiling details for everyday living or entertaining. Legal: ETHEL-LANE PLAT #1 LOT 89 & OUTLOT H

Lot Description

Level: 1 Wooded: 1

Street Type

Paved: 1

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Public: 1

Terms Available

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 VA Loan: 1

Laundry Features

In Basement: 1

Exterior Material

Brick: 1

Roofing

Composition: 1

Parking Features

Attached: 1

Heat Source

Natural Gas: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Heat Type

Hot Water: 1

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s): 1

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 3 Main Full Baths: 1 Main Half Baths: 1 Main Level SQFT: 1765

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0 Total Lower SQFT: 0

Basement Rooms

Basement Full Baths: 1 Basement Finished SQFT: 900 Total Basement SQFT: 1200

Driveway

Paved: 1

Substructure

Full: 1 Other: 1

Windows

Replacement: 1 Screens: 1

Kitchen Features

Eating Area: 1

Fireplace

Family Room: 1 Wood Burning: 1 Other: 1

Additional Items

Basement Partially Finished: 1 Vaulted Ceilings: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Water Heater

Natural Gas: 1

Fencing

Fenced Back: 1

Flooring

Wood: 1

Landscape

Ground Cover: 1

Architectural Style

Ranch: 1

Location Property Info

County: Kalamazoo Street #: 1706 Street Name: Helen Suffix: Avenue State: MI Zip Code: 49002 Zip (4): 1606

OfficeContract Info

Status: Pending List Price: $319,900 Current Price: $319,900 Listing Date: 2026-01-08

Remarks Misc

Directions: From 1-94 & Portage Rod, head s on Portage Rd to W on Helen to End

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-02-05

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Brick Roofing: Composition Windows: Replacement; Screens Substructure: Full; Other Lot Description: Level; Wooded Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected Kitchen Features: Eating Area Fireplace: Family Room; Wood Burning; Other Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Vaulted Ceilings Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Hot Water Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Water Heater: Natural Gas Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Wood Landscape: Ground Cover Parking Features: Attached Architectural Style: Ranch Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office: Michigan Top Producers
Listing Agent: Robert A Zegar
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Last Updated: February - 06 - 2026
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